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Traveling with a new baby
 As
a parent one of your main concerns or “the” main concern
you have for your little one is safety. The first safety devise
we usually buy is a car seat. A car seat is not only a necessity
for safe transport of your infant and baby in most states it is
also the law. So be sure you buckle up your baby and yourself. Have
a great trip!
Babies over age 1, who weigh at least 20 lbs.
face forward in a convertible seat. Forward-facing child vest or
seat are for children over age one and at least 20 pounds. These
products hold children of varying sizes. Be sure to read the label
and instructions. Some convert from a baby type seat with a harness
to a belt-positioning booster. Some are built into the vehicle seat.
A full harness should be used to about 40 lbs. Remember, most babies
are not big enough or old enough for a booster seat. They need a
full harness to give protection for the upper body and to hold them
in their seats. A full harness should be used to about 40 lbs.
For convertible car seats remember that you should
keep it facing the rear as long as possible, until your baby is
about one year old and weighs at least 20 pounds. Some convertible
seats have rear facing weight limits to 30 lbs. Use the upright
position when it is facing forward for children over 1 year and
at least 20 lbs. Move up the harness straps. They must be at or
above your child's shoulders. Most seats require use of the top-most
slots for the forward-facing position. The top slots are reinforced
to prevent the harness from failing in a crash. A few allow use
of the center slots; check weight limits in the instructions. Use
the correct belt path for forward- facing installation.
Keep in mind that your baby’s safety is
foremost when driving. Babies tend to be fussy in car seats, however
if you’ve been using car seats from day one it should eliminate
most of the irritation of being strapped in as they should be used
to it. If your baby cries or throws fits do not allow him to travel
without being in a car seat. Either don’t go, or get used
to screaming. If they are just fussy a favorite toy or sippy cup
might work in calming her down for the ride. If it’s a full-
blown tantrum try playing soft music and keep anything she can throw
out of reach!
Whether your flying or driving make sure you take
more than enough diapers and ready- made bottles. Having bottles
ready is less messy, and you’ll be able to appease your little
one more quickly, and that is always a plus, no matter the trip.
If you feel stressed just take a deep breath. The trip doesn’t
have to be perfect and sometimes you can’t fit everything
into a day that you had planned. The important thing is that you
have fun and if driving from Kansas to California in 48 hours to
spend 7 days there isn’t possible be flexible. The trip out
can be just as much fun and at your destination. So, relax! The
most important thing is that everyone is safe and happy.
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